Which of the following is the BEST method for securing a web browser?
A.
Do not upgrade web browsers because new versions have a tendency to contain more security flaws.
B.
Disable all unused features of the web browser.
C.
Only use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection to connect to the Internet.
D.
Deploy a filtering policy for unknown and illegal websites that you do not want users to access.
Explanation:
Features that make web surfing more exciting like: ActiveX, Java, JavaScript, CGI scripts, and cookies all pose security concerns. Disabling them (which is as easy as setting your browser security level to High) is the best method of securing a web browser, since its simple, secure, and within every users reach.
Incorrect Answers:
A: As newer versions one expects them to be better than the predecessors. However, this is not the best method to secure a web browser.
C: VPN tunnels through the Internet to establish a link between two remote private networks. However, these connections are not considered secure unless a tunneling protocol, such as PPTP, and an encryption protocol, such as IPSec is used.
D: This does not represent the best method for securing a web browser.
Reference:
Mike Pastore and Emmett Dulaney, Security+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Alameda, Sybex, 2004, pp.112-114